Bountiful is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 42,552, a three percent increase over the 2000 figure of 41,301. The city grew rapidly during the suburb growth of the late 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s and was Davis County's largest city until 1985 when it was surpassed by Layton. Bountiful is Utah's 15th largest city.
Although a part of the Ogden-Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, it serves as a bedroom community to Salt Lake City and the surrounding area. However, due to the very narrow entrance into Salt Lake County, roads between the counties often reach near-gridlock traffic during rush hour. The FrontRunner commuter rail has been running since April 2008, and the Legacy Parkway was opened on September 13, 2008. These were built to help alleviate the traffic load on Interstate 15 through the Bountiful area.
History
Bountiful was settled on September 27, 1847, by Perrigrine Sessions and his family. It was Utah's second settlement after Salt Lake City. It was known as both Sessions Settlement and North Canyon Ward before being named Bountiful in 1855. This city was so named both because of the city's reputation as a great place for gardening, and because "Bountiful" is the name of a city in the Book of Mormon (Alma 52:9). Most of the settlers, and also many of the present inhabitants, are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). The city also shares 14 other religious institutions including a Catholic school and church, Saint Olaf School, established in 1959. The Bountiful Utah Temple was dedicated in 1995 by the LDS Church. A tabernacle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is also located in Bountiful.
The city was incorporated in 1892 with Joseph L Holbrook as mayor.
In 1907 electric lights came to Bountiful through the efforts of its citizens.
Serial killer Ted Bundy snatched victim Debra Kent from Viewmont High School in Bountiful on November 8, 1974.
The city celebrates its history at the annual [http://www.handcartdays.org Handcart Days] celebration every July in conjunction with U.S. State of Utah's official holiday, Pioneer Day. Bountiful Handcart Days is a volunteer–driven event. People from three cities in the south of Davis County, Utah come together to commemorate the first group of Mormon Pioneers’ entry into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. The festivities include a parade, fireworks, games, entertainment, an art exhibit, and food.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.5 square miles (34.9 km), all land.
The original portion of the city and downtown are located at the base of the Wasatch Range, which rises high to the east, overlooking the city. Most of the residential neighborhoods climb high up the slopes of the mountain. To the west lies a flatland that extends to the Great Salt Lake and the mudflats and marshes that border it. Areas of Bountiful include Val Verda in the southern part of the city.
The cities surrounding Bountiful include: North Salt Lake to the south, Woods Cross and West Bountiful to the west, and Centerville to the north. Most land to the east of Bountiful is U.S. Forest Service property.
Climate
Under the Köppen climate classification system, Bountiful's climate can be described as humid subtropical (Cfa) or humid continental (Dfa) depending on which variant of the system is used.
Demographics
According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2016, there were 44,708 people in Bountiful. The racial makeup of the county was 89.5% non-Hispanic White, 0.4% Black, 0.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races. 6.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Medical facilities
Lakeview Hospital is a hospital located in Bountiful.
Public schools
Elementary Schools
Adelaide Elementary
Boulton Elementary
Bountiful Elementary
Holbrook Elementary
Meadowbrook Elementary
Muir Elementary
Oak Hills Elementary
Tolman Elementary
Valley View Elementary
Washington Elementary
Junior High Schools
Bountiful Junior High School
Millcreek Junior High School
Mueller Park Junior High School
South Davis Junior High School
High Schools
Bountiful High School
Viewmont High School
Sights of interest
Bountiful Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated 1995
Bountiful Utah Tabernacle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, erected 1862
Mueller Park Canyon
Notable people
Bryan H. Carroll, director, producer, screenwriter and editor
Holly Cook, 1990 World Figure Skating Championships ladies' bronze medalist
Keene Curtis, stage, film and television actor
Kent Derricott, well-known TV personality in Japan
Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jake Gibb, professional beach volleyball player and US Olympian
Parker Jacobs, actor, artist and performer
Chris Jones, software developer, and star of the Tex Murphy PC series
G.E. Lemmon, cattleman
James Morrison, actor
George Ouzounian, a.k.a. Maddox (writer)
Ivy Baker Priest, the United States Treasurer under President Eisenhower; mother of Pat Priest
Pat Priest, actress (The Munsters) lived in Bountiful until her junior year of high school
Cal Rampton, former Governor of Utah
Patrick Rooney, business person
Jon Schmidt, New Age pianist and composer, member of The Piano Guys
Norman D. Shumway, former United States congressman
Millicent Simmonds, Deaf actress best known for her role in the Oscar-nominated film A Quiet Place
Raymond Ward, Utah State House Representative
Sam Merrill, NBA Player, Utah State University Basketball Star
Tyrell Crosby, NFL Player, University of Oregon football player
